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1958 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead Coupe

Bid to at Gooding Christie's on Aug. 19, 2023. The car did not sell.

The highest bid, as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1958
Make and model
Bentley S1, S2 and S3
Generation
S1, S2 and S3 (1955 to 1965)
Chassis
BC42LDJ

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Middle half of sales$19,313 to $166,676
Median$40,625
Sales behind it26Likely

From 26 sales of the Bentley S1, S2 and S3 (1955 to 1965) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $19,313 and $166,676.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1958 Bentley S1 SedanMecum, Jan. 18, 2026MecumJan. 18, 2026$23,000
1958 Bentley S1 Continental Drophead CoupeGooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025Gooding Christie'sAug. 16, 2025$1,000,000
1959 Bentley S1 SaloonBring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$50,000
1957 Bentley S1Bring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2026$6,400
1957 Bentley S1 SaloonMecum, Jan. 13, 2026MecumJan. 13, 2026$15,000
1957 Bentley S1 Continental Fastback Sports Saloon by H.J. MullinerRM Sotheby's, Jan. 24, 2025RM Sotheby'sJan. 24, 2025$275,000
1959 Bentley S1Bring a Trailer, Nov. 24, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 24, 2024$26,000
1956 Bentley S1 SaloonBring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2026$11,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Aug. 19, 2023Did not sell (this sale)Gooding Christie'sGooding Christie's
Aug. 16, 2025SoldGooding Christie'sGooding Christie's$1,105,000